Stop Waiting to Feel Ready to Quit Drinking / EP 136

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Stop Waiting to Feel Ready to Quit Drinking / EP 136
Aug 18, 2026 Season 3 Episode 136
Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

What if you're never going to feel completely ready to quit drinking?

You keep waiting...

After vacation.
After the wedding.
When work calms down.
Next Monday.

But here's the twist:

Motivation doesn't create action. Action creates motivation.

In this episode, we're sharing 3 ways to finally get fired up without rock bottom, more willpower, or beating yourself up:

  • Make one decision from self-love.
  • Borrow hope until you have your own.
  • Replace pressure with curiosity.

And Ruby shares the fascinating bamboo story that may completely change how you see all those times you thought you “failed.”

Because maybe you haven't been failing at all... maybe you've been growing roots.

If you've been waiting for some magical moment when you'll finally feel ready to change your drinking... this is your "get lit" episode.

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https://coachingwithruby.com/Chat

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

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